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Post by jiffer on Jan 18, 2007 18:58:28 GMT -5
I'm sorry - I didn't mean to give the impression that I was going to expect to be shown around or anything. I just want Megan to see them up close so she knows just how big they are. I definitely wasn't expecting to be entertained or anything (well, other than by the dogs...LOL) Not the impression at all. I've been there before when prospective adopters are looking while we're doing turnouts and because it's a narrow corridor, it's difficult to manoever around folks Plus it's a lot more fun if you can ask questions and talk to Bill about it, without all the noise of turnout
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Post by Tigger's Mommy on Jan 18, 2007 22:04:24 GMT -5
We live in a one bedroom with two greys and its the best decision we have ever made. As for the cat friendlyness of greys, Its really hit or miss with them. Bill is amazing at finding one to suit your family. Our newest baby Charlie, he chases everything outside, I was really sure he was not going to be small animal friendly. We took him to my mother-in-law's place last weekend, she has 2 cats and a 10 week old yellow lab. Well, we found out he loves small animals. Adopting a grey is the greatest feeling in the world. Unlike adopting any dog from a shelter, these dogs live thier lives never knowing true love and the feeling of being wanted. Looking into their eyes and seeing how much of a difference you are making is an amazing feeling. As for medical expenses, since having our grey Tigger, we've had him almost a year now, I have spent $300 on vet bills, only because I had some blood work ran to check his thyroid, not needed, but just because I wanted to. From what I have read, generally they have less health issues then most breeds. (My mom has had her pug almost as long as we have had Tigger and she has spent a lot more then us). Teeth are an issue, but with some work they can be cleared up. Tigger's were a mess when we got him and with some brushing and change in food they cleared up. I really hope you choose a grey. You will never be lonely thats for sure. And you will always be entertained. My Tigger is always doing something new every day.
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Post by lmsweb on Jan 20, 2007 14:58:39 GMT -5
We are definitely looking forward to adopting one. I MUST wait until the spring though (I keep telling myself that...LOL) Seriously, it's going to take a bit of time I think for us to adjust to being back in an apartment again, as well as other legal matters and things that are ongoing (my mother is also quite ill, she has stage IV lung cancer and this means a lot of Dr's appointments with her). Plus add on working two jobs (one from home, one at a chiro office) and time is stretched wayyyyy too thin at the moment. Has anyone noticed a difference with males/females and how they adjust to their new homes? Or how they interact with kids and other family members? I personally prefer male pets.
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Post by jiffer on Jan 20, 2007 15:27:16 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear about your mum. Give her our best and that we're sending thoughts of health. To be honest, there is such a wide range of behaviours in the females and males. Their adjustment doesn't seem to be affected by their sex. I have one girl and three boys. The only thing I had to worry about with boys is marking... because there are other males in the house, their instinct is to claim their property. Atlas walked into our house on the first day and whizzed on my dining table leg. That was the only time he peed in the house. As for children, Orion and Icarus will tolerate them. Atlas and Echo LOVE them and will seek out their attentions. So again, it's more the individual personalities.
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